Nuclear Med Technologist - Per Diem - Varied
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Valley Children’s Healthcare
Madera, CA, US
Summary
Perform standard and complex Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT imaging procedures for pediatric patients. Manage the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and ensure equipment quality control meets regulatory standards.
Job Description
About Us:
The Nuclear Medicine department, which encompasses PET/CT, serves outpatient, inpatient, and emergency room patient populations through performing diagnostic and therapeutic quality imaging procedures in both nuclear medicine and PET/CT environments. Participating as a member of the nuclear medicine and PET/CT team offers the opportunity to support efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care at Valley Children's Healthcare. Our cutting-edge equipment provides medical diagnosis that has resulted in successful outcomes which help reinforce the work done by our highly motivated team offering support for kids throughout the central valley and beyond.
Job Summary:
Competently performs standard, specialty and complex Nuclear Medicine procedures with little or no supervision, utilizing radio pharmaceuticals with accuracy, producing quality studies under a variety of conditions. Prepares radio pharmaceuticals for administration to the patient. Performs venipuncture and catheterization duties as needed. Sound knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and Nuclear Medicine principals. Performs quality control procedures to ensure federal, state, and departmental standards/requirements are met. Assists in monitoring the daily quality assurance of the unit, while ensuring the equipment is operating according to manufacturer's specifications. Assists in the identification and resolution of work process issues within the department. Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice. Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in Environment of Care.
Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma (required)
- Program Graduate of a formal program in Nuclear Medicine (preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association (required)
- NMT - Nuclear Medicine Technologist - CDPH - California Department of Public Health (required)
- CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Technologist - NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (preferred)
- RT-N - Rad Tech Nuclear Medicine Technology - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (preferred)
Work Experience
- Minimum six (6) months Nuclear Medicine (required)
Skills and Abilities
- Bilingual Skills Preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
$63.66 - $92.31
Workshift:
Varied (United States of America)
Position Exempt:
No
FTE %:
0
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Daily Hours:
8
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at [email protected]
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
Valley Children’s Healthcare provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood.
Our independent, nonprofit network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex at our 358-bed children’s hospital as well as through partner hospitals, specialty care centers, satellite practices and primary care services.
Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood diseases center on the West Coast, and our pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to our Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
Valley Children’s consistently ranks at the top of our peer group for quality patient outcomes, patient satisfaction and nursing excellence. Recognized as a Magnet® designated facility since 2004 and granted the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence™ in critical care, Valley Children’s neonatal and pediatric intensive care units achieve some of the lowest mortality rates in the country while treating some of the sickest kids. In 2021, U.S. News and World Report again named Valley Children’s one of the best children’s hospitals in the country in seven pediatric specialties.
In affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine, Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency and fellowship programs provide first-class training for the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric surgical and medical specialists.
With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s partners with other providers and organizations throughout our 12-county service area to support delivering the best care to kids closer to home.
Founded
1952
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Madera, California
Valley Children’s Healthcare provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood.
Our independent, nonprofit network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex at our 358-bed children’s hospital as well as through partner hospitals, specialty care centers, satellite practices and primary care services.
Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood diseases center on the West Coast, and our pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to our Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
Valley Children’s consistently ranks at the top of our peer group for quality patient outcomes, patient satisfaction and nursing excellence. Recognized as a Magnet® designated facility since 2004 and granted the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence™ in critical care, Valley Children’s neonatal and pediatric intensive care units achieve some of the lowest mortality rates in the country while treating some of the sickest kids. In 2021, U.S. News and World Report again named Valley Children’s one of the best children’s hospitals in the country in seven pediatric specialties.
In affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine, Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency and fellowship programs provide first-class training for the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric surgical and medical specialists.
With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s partners with other providers and organizations throughout our 12-county service area to support delivering the best care to kids closer to home.
Founded
1952
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Madera, California
